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We are a reliable partner that helps government agencies and their consultants engage effectively with stakeholders and the public.

MJA is a certified WBE/DBE/SBE firm with extensive experience across transit, transportation, mobility, economic development, resiliency, public buildings, and housing projects throughout the Northeast.

We're a people-first team built around the practice of outreach and engagement. We take a hands-on approach to communications, pairing innovative strategy with local knowledge, and focusing on the relationships that make projects succeed on the ground. Our reputation and our relentless drive for innovation are what set us apart.

Projects Services
8+
Years serving the Northeast
120+
Projects completed and underway
35+
Team members
25+
M/W/DBE certifications
Trusted by agencies across the Northeast
AmtrakMTAPort Authority NY NJNYCEDCNYSDOTNYCDOTNYCHANYCDDCNJDOTCTDOTSUNYBattery Park City AuthorityGateway Development CommissionGenesee Transportation CouncilStaten Island Chamber of CommerceStony Brook UniversityNJSEAMulford Affordable HousingTown of Manchester CTCity of Hartford CTCity of White PlainsCity of Passaic NJ
Why MJA

What sets us apart.

  • Engagement is what we do. Public involvement is at the core of MJA's entire business: 35 professionals, 120+ projects, working throughout the Northeast. We invest in our team, staying at the forefront of engagement best practices and trends.
  • Institutional knowledge. We work closely with public agencies across the Northeast, and know their policies, procedures and processes. We ensure that public projects get built, no matter the agency or the state.
  • Built for primes. As a subconsultant, we integrate seamlessly with engineering and construction teams, meet WBE/DBE/SBE participation goals, and add true scope value to the team, ensuring that our clients and their project teams excel.
  • The sidewalk to city hall. We are just as comfortable talking to transit users on a sidewalk at 7 a.m. as we are managing a public hearing at 7 p.m.
  • One firm, both disciplines. Public involvement during design and community outreach during construction are fundamentally different disciplines, one gathers input to shape a project, the other manages the impact of constructing it.
Melissa Johnson Associates presenting at a community engagement session

Melissa Johnson Associates is certified as a WBE, DBE and SBE with various agencies and authorities throughout the Northeast and with the federal government.
In 2026, MJA was recertified as a DBE under USDOT's new eligibility standards.

All certifications
WBEWomen-Owned Business Enterprise
DBEDisadvantaged Business Enterprise
SBESmall Business Enterprise

Need a certified firm beyond WBE, DBE, or SBE?

We work hand-in-hand with trusted Minority-Owned Business Enterprise firms, so when a project's goals call for MBE participation, we can bring the right partner to the table. Ask us about our extended team.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Melissa Johnson Associates is a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Connect with Us

Whether you're building a team for an upcoming pursuit, need support on a project already underway, or simply want to explore future collaboration, we'd love to talk.

Email us (917) 932-0077